| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $218.65 | 8.535% | $237.3118 | $237.31 | $237.30 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.36 | 4.283% | $53.5597 | $53.56 | $53.55 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.98 | 6.479% | $147.9845 | $147.98 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.82 | 12.576% | $187.7993 | $187.80 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.29 | 13.293% | $195.1925 | $195.19 | $195.20 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.52 | 6.391% | $13.3202 | $13.32 | $13.30 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.57 | 7.574% | $265.2452 | $265.25 | $265.25 | $265.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.19 | $1,100.4132 | $1,100.41 | $1,100.40 | $1,100.40 | |